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I’m legit stuck at GR22/T5 because I have no set items dropping (I had to craft all the ones I do have), the same 5 useless legendaries that no one uses are always dropping, and it’s a horrible experience for people playing by themselves. However, the longer we allow ourselves to remain in the cycle of fossil-fuel volatility and growing economic disaster, the less attractive we make energy as a prospect for investors.I’ve noticed this for the last few seasons but the gear drop rate is getting worse and is now abysmal. To limit carbon emissions in line with global climate goals, annual energy investment needs to double.

Slow progress a self fulfilling prophecyįinally, slow progress on the renewables front is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

As soon as we have smarter, more flexible grid capabilities, renewables quickly become the safest, most effective source of energy. Fossil fuels will only appear to be the shortest pathway to energy security as long our energy infrastructure relies on them. And these are the mechanisms that led us straight into today’s crisis. Where governments should be improving the reach, storage capability and capacity of their grid networks, they are instead trapped in energy mechanisms of the past. With these adjustments in place, the overall permitting process should run for a maximum of two years. While the impact on local environments must of course be respected, we now have an urgent need to focus on the issues that most greatly impact public interest, and energy security must be prioritised. 'Bloody hard – but possible': EU plots renewables and green hydrogen dash from Russian gas We must also acknowledge that bio-diversity considerations hinder the progress of projects. More digitalised processes, more resources, and a clear streamlining of responsibilities amongst different authorities can build more efficiency and speed into the permitting process. There are some key adjustments that would help. Permitting bottlenecks persist in spite of constant talk about expediting them from policy makers. While ambitions to accelerate renewable installed capacity were stepped up earlier this year in response to the burgeoning energy crisis, at present, the EU has approximately four times more wind capacity in permitting than under construction. Resilience means energy independence, the ability to rely on an energy system that is decarbonised, low-cost, and resistant to the tampering of supply.Īcross Europe, we seem to understand the benefits of renewable energy in theory, but not in practice. The only solution is to prioritise long-term resilience.

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As the EU’s executive vice president Frans Timmermans put it at the start of this journey: “It is not a free market if there is a state actor willing to manipulate it”.Īcross Europe, we seem to understand the benefits of renewable energy in theory, but not in practice. Growing geopolitical uncertainty has led to a vicious cycle of fossil-fuel volatility whereby supply is hampered, EU markets must respond, only to have the stakes escalated at the next juncture, sparking more extensive measures. But such measures do little to offer a defence against the now constantly shifting geopolitical tectonic plates. Whether it is exploring licenses to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea, or opening up more LNG pipeline imports to replace Russian gas, the pressure is on to prevent energy poverty across Europe this winter.

Ramping up fossil-fuel projects has been hailed as a quick solution. It’s crucial to trigger the investment needed for an energy system that not only ensures we have heat during the winter, it also safeguards us against the uncertainties of the future. But getting there requires a harmonised approach. This year’s energy shock could instead mark a turning point, where improved government policy finally kickstarts the journey to a stronger, more sustainable energy system.

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